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Warriors Upset Nuggets 128-117 in Short-Handed Win

The Warriors, missing Curry, Green and Porzingis, upset the Nuggets 128-117, with Al Horford scoring 22 points and Brandin Podziemski delivering a 15‑board, 18‑point performance off the bench.

Al Horford led the Warriors with 22 points and six 3‑pointers, while Moses Moody added 23 points on 9‑of‑16 shooting. The team shot 15 triples in the first half and built a 12‑point lead before the Nuggets rallied in the third quarter.

In the fourth, Brandin Podziemski went 6‑of‑6 from the field, hit two clutch 3‑pointers and grabbed 15 boards, sparking a 20‑2 run that sealed the 128‑117 victory. The win moves the Warriors to 30‑27 and sets up a two‑game road trip starting Tuesday.